What is all the fuss about fiber
We all know that fiber is important in our diet, helping to maintain our intestinal health and to keep us regular. Did you know that there is more than one type of fiber? Let’s look a little more closely at fiber, what it is, and what it does.
Fiber is the parts of plants or carbohydrates that we are unable to digest or absorb. Instead of being digested, they ferment in the large intestine. While doing this they have many beneficial actions on the body. They help lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar and, as long as we have adequate fluid intake, they help to keep the bowels regular. In short, fiber is good for our guts.
There are two main types of fiber. Insoluble fiber is made up of the tough parts of plants that we simply cannot break down. Wheat and rye contain insoluble fiber, and to a lesser degree, so do some fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber is more readily found in vegetables, as well as fruits and grains such as oats and barley. Despite the two categories, according to the World Health Organization, they are both useful to our digestive health and should be part of our regular diet.
Fiber also has other benefits to our health. Fiber can help us to feel fuller, faster, helping us eat less and consume fewer calories. Proactol contains fiber that not only helps you feel satisfied; it also promotes digestive health and lowers cholesterol. Even better, it prevents some of the fat from your food intake from being absorbed. Use of Proactol to lose weight or maintain weight loss benefits more than your waistline!
